As one of the pioneers of turbocharging, Saab changed the automotive landscape forever. Learn how Saab tamed the turbo, offering a blend of power and reliability in a way no other manufacturer could. An in-depth look at Saab’s turbo legacy and Per Gillbrand’s game-changing innovations.
Explore the rare, restored footage from the 1980s by Carl Ingemar Perstad, featuring the golden era of Saab in the TV show "Trafikmagasinet." Unveil the history, innovations, and iconic moments at the Saab factory.
Discover the fascinating tale of the Saab Turbo Motorcycle rumor, its allure, and how Bob Sinclair, the President of Saab-Scania of North America, dispelled it. A journey into automotive speculation and Saab's enduring legacy.
Discover the remarkable journey of Per Gillbrand, the trailblazing Swedish engineer whose pioneering work in turbocharging transformed the automotive landscape. Join us as we delve into Gillbrand's contributions that propelled Saab to the forefront of innovation, making him the first Swede to be posthumously honored in FIVA's Heritage Hall of Fame. Explore his legacy, from turbocharged engines to international patents, and understand how his visionary thinking continues to shape the cars we drive today.
Although it is less known, the British engineer Geoff Kershaw made a considerable contribution to the Saab company in the seventies of the last century being among the first to adopt the successful integration of turbochargers in its engines. After...
All of us who know Saab cars well know that Saab was a pioneer in introducing turbochargers to passenger cars, and that Saab was one of the most successful car companies to integrate turbochargers into all types of engines. With...
After yesterday's blog post, and a review of a long-standing review dedicated to the long-term test of the Saab 900 and APC technology, today we present another great article on the Saab Turbo system, which was published earlier, back in...
Over its long history, the Saab-Scania Group had accumulateda wealth of experience in the turbocharging of truck and bus engines when the turbocharged car engine for everyday motoring was launched in 1977. Saab was one of the world's first car...
In 1978, Saab introduces a model that causes a lot of noise: the Saab 99 Turbo. A seemingly brave hatchback that makes BMWs, Alfa Romeos and Porsches surprised and envious, at that time. On YouTube you can find a great...
“The Saab Turbo is exhilarating to drive, it’s so much fun, the price is irrelevant…” – this is what a journalist from a famous car magazine "Road & Track" once wrote after a test drive of the famous Saab 99...
